Look beyond FR to observe the erosion of T & Cs around the world. How many people fled the Blue and yellow carrier to the sand box for riches and a quality of life that of an Emir? They have an employment contract too. Do you think the owners of these airlines are honorable businessmen?
The productivity pay threshold at EK has been raised roughly 17%. For instance a 31 day month could see someone in overtime pay once over 78 credit hours which is now it is 92 hours. That translates to a 17 percent pay cut and that's without any recourse available to crews for breach of contract.
Days off has been reduced to 12 days per month with no more than 5 consecutive days off at any time. How long do you think it will take for reduction in other benefits at EK? Some crewmembers are hostage to the region as there is not enough time to go home even once a month.
There are rumblings that SI is going to park some jets and put crews to be place on unpaid leave too.
No matter how you look at it, it’s a crappy situation everywhere. I guess if there is going to be an erosion of benefits and T & Cs… I think it’s better to be close to home than half way round the world.
Last edited by captjns; 21st Feb 2009 at 11:57.